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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.51, 351.03 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.51, 351.03 and 192.35 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.51 : 351.03 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.51/351.03 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.51x = 351.03 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.51x = 67,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,520.62/254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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